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Best Jones County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 879 students in Jones County, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Mississippi private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Jones County, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jones County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Presbyterian
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999
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St. Johns Day School Photo
St. Johns Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Christian
520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-4350
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Map of Laurel Christian School
Laurel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 9
Presbyterian
Po Box 8425
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-4190
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Jones County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students
Catholic
835 W 6th Street
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-0129
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearJones County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
879 Students
45,593 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025293253191
2024293250187
2023291239185
2022291247188
2021291239184
2020311234179
2019311258182
2018311262181
2017338263183
2016338256181
2015338245173
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% Average Students of Color
8%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20258%17%32%
20248%17%32%
20239%17%32%
20227%16%31%
20217%17%32%
202010%17%31%
201910%15%31%
201810%15%30%
20177%16%31%
20167%15%31%
20157%16%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
79 Teachers
3,732 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202511:112:112:1
202411:112:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202213:112:112:1
202113:112:112:1
202014:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202525%46%51%
202425%45%51%
202325%45%51%
202225%44%51%
202125%46%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025141616
2024141616
2023141616
2022141616
2021141516
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$10,202

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
2025$6,000$11,615$12,988
2024$6,000$6,568$10,159
2023$6,000$5,282$9,500
2022$6,000$5,196$8,989
2021$6,000$5,019$8,661
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202598%86%83%
202495%94%88%
202395%94%88%
202295%95%88%
202195%94%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20250.300.480.65
20240.300.490.65
20230.340.490.65
20220.340.470.64
20210.340.480.64
20200.400.480.64
20190.400.480.64
20180.400.480.64
20170.370.470.62
20160.370.460.62
20150.370.470.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20252%3%4%
20242%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
636 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20252%1%8%
20242%1%8%
20232%1%8%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20192%1%7%
20182%1%7%
20171%1%6%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%6%
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# Black Students
30 Students
3,756 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
20253%8%6%
20243%8%6%
20234%8%6%
20224%7%6%
20214%8%7%
20204%8%7%
20194%7%6%
20184%7%6%
20174%6%6%
20164%6%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
730 Students
31,972 Students
% White Students
83%
69%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202583%69%48%
202483%69%48%
202380%69%48%
202280%70%50%
202180%70%50%
202075%70%51%
201975%69%52%
201875%69%52%
201778%69%54%
201678%70%54%
201578%70%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
87 Students
8,952 Students
% of Others Students
10%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJones County AverageMississippi (MS) AverageNational Average
202510%19%34%
202410%20%33%
202312%20%33%
202212%19%31%
202112%18%31%
202017%18%31%
201917%21%30%
201817%21%30%
201716%22%30%
201616%21%29%
201516%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Jones County, MS?
The top ranked private preschools in Jones County, MS include Laurel Christian School and St. Johns Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Jones County?
3 private preschools are located in Jones County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jones County?
100% of private preschools in Jones County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
Which private preschools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Jones County include: St. Johns Day School vs. Laurel Christian School, Laurel Christian School vs. St. Johns Day School

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